Carl-
I hear what you're saying. I don't doubt your loyalty to the pilots.

But you also have to face facts. Whether its justified or not, DPA's mere presence drives the ALPA guys insane. They perceive DPA as a mortal threat. The machine in Herndon probably feels especially threatened. The loss of Delta would mean their demise.

You and I might see the DPA website and donut give-away as a small distraction. But it frightens ALPA to the point of devoting time and resources that need to be directed toward the contract right now.

Don't have a BBQ. Shut it down for 2012. Its the right thing to do.

If DALPA brings us a lousy TA in 2012, then I will wear my DPA apron and fry steaks all day until we get enough signatures to boot them out.